Day: September 30, 2024

Rwanda reports 1st deaths from Marburg virus

ISTANBUL: Rwanda reported its first deaths from an outbreak of Marburg virus as eight people died from the virus, the Health Ministry announced on late Sunday.

As of Sept. 29, 26 virus cases have been registered in the East African nation, the minist…

Ukraine claims to have downed 67 Russian drones across 11 regions

ISTANBUL: Ukraine claimed early Monday that it downed 67 Russian drones across 11 regions of the country, including the capital Kyiv.?

A statement by Ukraine’s Air Force claimed that a total of 73 drones, as well as three different varieties of missi…

California governor vetoes bill to enforce strict AI regulations

ISTANBUL: Governor of the US State of California vetoed a bill on Sunday that would have introduced the nation’s strictest regulations on artificial intelligence, according to The Washington Post.

The bill, S.B. 1047, sought to mandate testing of the…

Atletico Madrid secure draw with late goal in La Liga Madrid derby

ANKARA: Atletico Madrid secured one point with a late goal in the Spanish La Liga Madrid derby against Real Madrid, which ended 1-1 on Sunday.

Real Madrid’s Brazilian defender Eder Militao’s right footed shot brought the lead to the visitors in the 6…

Morning Briefing: Sept. 30, 2024

ISTANBUL: Here is a rundown of all the news you need to start your Monday with, including Lebanon saying around 1 million people have been displaced due to Israeli attacks, 70 people being killed in an intense Israeli bombardment of Lebanon on Sunday,…

Saudi Arabia announces medical, relief aid for Lebanon

ISTANBUL: Saudi Arabia issued directives Sunday to provide medical and relief aid to Lebanon amid Israel’s deadly airstrikes.

‘The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following with great concern the developments taking place in the Republic of Lebanon,’ the …

BIST 100 down at Monday’s open

ISTANBUL: Trkiye’s benchmark stock index dropped by 0.3%, or 29.79 points, to open at 9,747.67 points on Monday.

On Friday, the index closed down 0.62% at 9,829.19 points, with a daily trading volume of 69 billion Turkish liras ($2.03 billion).

As o…